Want to go paperless this holiday season? Here's a delicious way to get your third grader started (and practice some writing in the process!)

In this project, learn about animal vision and different kinds of eyes: ocelli, compound eyes, and camera eyes. Find out what a jellyfish or grasshopper sees!

Do you think you can blow down a sand castle with a mighty wind? Find out which material stands up best to erosion in this erosion experiment.

Help your child learn about the world through this 3rd-4th grade geography activity: start a postcard collection and mark where they came from on a world map.

This activity will keep your child entertained long after you've put away the markers and glue. Help him turn a paper bag into a self-portrait puppet!

Your first or second grader will delight in creating multi-colored confetti egg smashers, traditional in Mexico, called cascarones!

Popcorn pops get a Valentine's Day twist with pink popcorn and a red candy center. Make popcorn pops as a special treat for Valentine's Day or any day.

Think you need a special dehydrator to make your own fruit leather? You can actually make a delicious version of this popular kid's snack in your own oven.

Observe with your third grader what happens when food starts to decompose, and boost science skills simultaneously with this experiment!

These kid-friendly banana muffins are fun to make, and they pack in the protein with a healthy dose of quinoa added to the mix.

Better than any store bought Father's Day card, this touching keepsake lets your child give Dad a peek into their relationship from her point of view.

Grow potatoes in a plastic bag—easy to grow and harvest, and yummy to eat!

Lead your first grader on a nature walk ... with a scavenger hunt-style twist! They'll try to capture photos that correspond to paint chip colors.

This first grade addition math game helps your child use critical thinking skills while practicing his computation.

Enjoy the beautiful outdoors and indulge in a colorful game of I Spy while you're at it! It's just as fun as classic I Spy but twice as educational.

Science fair project that examines condensation and the conditions needed in order for dew to form.

Learn an ancient craft with this introduction to weaving. A great tie-in for kids learning about ancient cultures.

The project examines absorbent polymers absorbency in disposable diapers and their unique ecological problem to the environment.

The possibilities are endless with this fun Halloween-themed STEM activity! With simple supplies, your child will experiment, adapt, and use their creativity while they build structures using different specifications.

Create a beautiful piece of art to celebrate Hanukkah! Using easy to find materials, your child will create a one of a kind suncatcher great for decoration or even a gift to family and friends!

The project investigates how friction affects motion by using different surface textures.

Help your child practice multiplication tables with this mental and physical multitasking game that uses a hula hoop to get into the swing of things.

Celebrate April Fools' Day with a science prank that is sure to amuse...and educate too!

Problem-solving skills can be practiced and strengthened over time with puzzles such as Tangrams! In this activity, your child will discuss problem-solving strategies and practice using these strategies with Tangram puzzles.

Your kid will delight in creating an extraterrestrial vehicle from goods found around the house. There's no telling where her imagination will go!

Create striking pieces of art using handmade heart stencils in this hands-on Valentine's Day arts and crafts activity!

Celebrate the life and work of Dr. King by making a timeline of some major events during his life and the Civil Rights Movement.

Wraps are a great alternative to the traditional PB & J and a BLT wrap is something your young chef can even make himself!

Encourage your writer to uncover their imagination and storytelling skills by authoring their very own book.

Free science fair project idea that examines the differences between cats and dogs. Analyze objective qualities rather than subjective ones.